Mumbai, March 10 -- Fashion designers Shivan and Narresh issued a public apology on Monday for hosting a fashion event in Gulmarg during the holy month of Ramzan.

The event sparked widespread criticism from Jammu and Kashmir political leaders, who condemned the show as a direct attack on the state's culture.

In a statement on their X handle, Shivan and Narresh expressed deep regret for any harm their presentation caused.

"We deeply regret any hurt caused by our recent presentation in Gulmarg during the holy month of Ramadan. Our sole intention was to celebrate creativity and the ski & apres-ski lifestyle, without any desire to offend anyone or any religious sentiments," they posted on X.

The designers acknowledged the community's conc...